THESIS STATEMENT Stem cells have recently become a huge buzzword in the skincare world. But what does it really mean to use stem cells in skin care? Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. When a stem cell divides, it can remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a skin cell. . STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Over the decades, multiple procedures have been presented for rejuvenation of the face, most of them stressing the need for extensive surgery in the form of a facelift. In the last 10 years, use of temporary fillers has become a very popular avenue for temporary rejuvenation, or at least for creating the illusion of a younger, more rested, facial appearance. Still there is controversy surrounding the use of stem cells, as some experts say that any product that claims to affect the growth of stem cells or the replication process is potentially dangerous, as it may lead to out-of-control replication or mutation. Others object to using embryonic stem cells from an ethical point of view. Some researchers believe that the use of stem cell technology for a topical, anti-aging cosmetic trivializes other, more important medical research in this field. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This research only covered the use of stem cell therapy specifically for skin only, thus any other application of stem cell except the skin will not be covered. Furthermore, this research covers only the stem cell treatment for skin among Filipinos ages 40 and up. This research will tackle the benefits and risk of stem cell therapy.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

REPLICATION PROCESS-Is a biological process that occurs in all living organisms and copies their DNA; it is the basis for biological inheritance. The process starts when one double-stranded DNA molecule produces two identical copies of the molecule. FACELIFT-Is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful facial appearance REGUVANATION-is the reversal of aging and thus requires a different strategy, namely repair of the damage that is associated with aging or replacement of damaged tissue with new tissue. SKIN GRAFT-is a type of graft surgery involving the transplantation of skin. ENZYMES-are large biological molecules responsible for the thousands of chemical interconversions that sustain life.

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